Redmond to offer retro Xbox titles to celebrate.

File-sharers start downloading dodgy copies of forthcoming shooter.

Best-selling games console in the world.

Some intriguing new technology and genuinely useful features make Home Server one to watch.

President goes on record to rubbish rumours.

11.6 million faulty consoles.

Zero-tolerance policy.

Production boosted from a trickle to relieve sales pressure.

Upgraded console adds HDMI and larger hard drive.

Electronics giant faces uphill struggle with the PlayStation 3.

Security hole left open for three months.

New chips may not be enough to stem losses, analysts say.

Hardware and software makers seek to offset spiralling development costs.

Market booming thanks to games consoles and TVs.

Millions of pounds worth of consoles stolen in two hijackings.

One year on and Microsoft claims sales of six million consoles.

Die hard fans pounce on next-gen console.

Laws of supply and demand do their work.

Playing catchup with Sony's PSP.

Hundreds of PS2 games won't play on new Sony console.